Gangtey Palace is located about 10 minutes from the centre of Paro on the valley slopes, overlooking the impressive Dzong.
It is a traditional Bhutanese building; an old palace, predominantly wooden with a small courtyard area in the centre and a separate dining room and bar which have delightful views over Paro valley. Gangtey Palace has 19 rooms in total which vary in size. Hot stone baths can be arranged — this is a great way to relax after a day sightseeing in the Paro valley.
Facilities are fairly simple but it certainly has charm and a relaxed and friendly ambience. Some of the rooms are up some rather steep and narrow staircases which are not ideal for those with knee problems or limited mobility, so please let us know if you would rather be on a lower level.
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Photos of Gangtey Palace
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View from Gangtey Palace, Paro, Bhutan
Tour ideas in Paro
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Gangtey Palace as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Amankora Paro
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Uma Paro
Paro
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Tiger's Nest Monastery & Drukgyel Dzong ![Tiger's Nest Monastery]()
Tiger's Nest Monastery & Drukgyel Dzong
Tiger's Nest Monastery & Drukgyel Dzong
The Tiger's Nest Monastery is possibly the most famous in Bhutan, having been founded in the late 1600s, and perched on a high rocky ledge 900 m above the valley floor allegedly at a place where Guru Rinpoche rested, travelling on a flying tiger.
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Paro and nearby places
- Thimphu 14 miles away
- Punakha 30 miles away
- Wangdiphodrang 31 miles away
- Phobjikha Valley 50 miles away
- Trongsa 68 miles away
- Jakar 83 miles away
- Bumthang 93 miles away
- Trashigang 132 miles away